동안신경마비 환자에서 고용량 메칠프레드니솔론 정주 후 발생한 난치성 딸꾹질 1예

A Case of Intractable Hiccups Associated with High Dose Intravenous Methylprednisolone in a Patient with Third Nerve Palsy

The etiology of intractable hiccups is most commonly idiopathic. However, they are occasionally associated with some underlying disorders including gastro-esophageal reflux disease. There are a few previous reports describing the association of intractable hiccups with high dose corticosteroid. We experienced an unusual case of intractable hiccups following a high dose intravenous methylprednisolone therapy in a patient with right third nerve palsy. Since methylprednisolone is commonly used in various neurological problems, physicians should be aware of its possible side effect including intractable hiccups.